I really enjoyed the story of Samson, his mother was suppose to her body clean while she was pregnant with Samson and once he’s born he kills and touches the body of the dead animal pretty interesting. I also needed to read about the different gifts we receive we all have one mission but different ways to present them. Lord am I using my gift the way you intend for me to?
God has chosen each believer to be redeemed as his own, and in this he even apportions spiritual gifts to each as is his perfect plan. May we consider the particular nature in which God has saved us to edify the church.
Each time the israelites sin throughout judges it is often when they are without a leader. Whether it is Joshua or Gideon or anyone else that leads Israel and then dies, the Israelites, when they are not led, lose faith in God and practice idolatry. While not the same situation, The same principle goes for us today. When we fail to follow God, we fall out of step because we rely solely on our own wisdom. What we can learn from Judges is that we must have God in our life in order to live a righteous and humble life in His eyes.
I am totally amazed by what I read about samson’s life. I didn’t really know the specifics. I knew different parts (honey from the lion, killing man with the jawbone of a donkey, killing a lion, breaking the ropes he was tied with), but I didn’t know them in sequence. I know that God used him to bring judgment on the philistines, but he seemed so selfish and full of his own ways. It amazes me to see how God used him even when he was so full of himself and what he wanted.
What is the significance of the honey n the carcass? I know it was against the nazarite vowel to touch dead as we read in numbers (I think) as it’s unclean so he was knowingly going against what was right… For whatever reason n chose to conceal and share his broken vowel with his family. Thoughts or insights anyone?
Not sure if this is what you mean exactly, but wasn’t it part of the nazirite regulations (someone who was set apart specially by God) to not touch a dead body? I do remember too that I read that in Numbers or Deuteronomy about the Israelite people in general. I need to look back on what the angel of the Lord said to his mother when he was listing the stuff she could and couldn’t do and then, subsequently, what he could and couldn’t do once he was born.
It says in verse 4 that she should not eat anything unclean. Nor should Samson when he is born. So I guess that’s the significance of why that was such a big deal. I’m wondering though if you mean why the HONEY itself is such a big deal??
I guess when I first read it that whole part of the story seemed random or a surreal situation to happen apon… Honey with its sweetness and healing properties to be found in a dead carcass (I thought bees are particular about their homes too) and then for someone to choose to reach into a dead and decaying thing knowing they are set apart and then eats it… seems growse (maybe cause I am female) and surely a morally wrong choice on his side.
Just wondering if there is something deeper or symbolically that I am missing in this moment that I could learn for my own life. Was it a moment of pride or weakness or plain stupidity that made him think it was okay?
And u r right Becky… But God still gave him favour and worked with and through him inspite of, and it again that part makes me thankful for his mercy and patience with us each and every moment.
We are all part of THE body….all people, all churches, all ministries. We have differences, but that is because God has gifted specific missions to each. We all need to support each other & be in unity even when there is diversity. If our common goal is the message of Jesus, what does it matter our differences??
I can imagine the struggle of samson’s first wife, to betray her people or stray her husband. She chose her husband and this led her to be given her his companion at the feast. Women those days were treated so poorly alas property and her father gave her to another man. In the end she was killed by her own people. In the end the sin of people leads to destruction.
I love the metaphor that God uses here. The body of Christ. The body of the church. As women so many of us struggle with our bodies. This speaks to me today. May He bless all who read His word.
This passage speaks to me too! It was encouraging to read that, although God uses and speaks to us in various ways, we all have the SAME Holy Spirit in us.
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If one member suffers we all suffer with it. If another rejoices we all rejoice with it
The lion and honey reference in Judges 14 stood out to me as significant and I wanted to dig deeper to see what God was wanting me to learn through this. I found this commentary that brings context to this portion of the reading very interesting https://www.torahclass.com/old-testament-studies-tc/40-old-testament-studies-judges/336-lesson-21-judges-14
Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
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“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same spirit. Different kinds of service, but the same lord.” Our end goal is the same!!
I really enjoyed the story of Samson, his mother was suppose to her body clean while she was pregnant with Samson and once he’s born he kills and touches the body of the dead animal pretty interesting. I also needed to read about the different gifts we receive we all have one mission but different ways to present them. Lord am I using my gift the way you intend for me to?
All one body-Samson was one of the craziest stories we have read so far!!
6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. -ellie
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God has chosen each believer to be redeemed as his own, and in this he even apportions spiritual gifts to each as is his perfect plan. May we consider the particular nature in which God has saved us to edify the church.
Samson proves God can use anyone and anything to achieve His plans and purposes! Encouraged!!
Each time the israelites sin throughout judges it is often when they are without a leader. Whether it is Joshua or Gideon or anyone else that leads Israel and then dies, the Israelites, when they are not led, lose faith in God and practice idolatry. While not the same situation, The same principle goes for us today. When we fail to follow God, we fall out of step because we rely solely on our own wisdom. What we can learn from Judges is that we must have God in our life in order to live a righteous and humble life in His eyes.
Samson is such a douchebag. Good grief.
Hahaha!! Amen. What’s his deal?
1C 12 Everyone has different gifts and abilities. This is not to provoke us to jealousy. It is a thing to rejoice in!
I am totally amazed by what I read about samson’s life. I didn’t really know the specifics. I knew different parts (honey from the lion, killing man with the jawbone of a donkey, killing a lion, breaking the ropes he was tied with), but I didn’t know them in sequence. I know that God used him to bring judgment on the philistines, but he seemed so selfish and full of his own ways. It amazes me to see how God used him even when he was so full of himself and what he wanted.
What is the significance of the honey n the carcass? I know it was against the nazarite vowel to touch dead as we read in numbers (I think) as it’s unclean so he was knowingly going against what was right… For whatever reason n chose to conceal and share his broken vowel with his family. Thoughts or insights anyone?
Not sure if this is what you mean exactly, but wasn’t it part of the nazirite regulations (someone who was set apart specially by God) to not touch a dead body? I do remember too that I read that in Numbers or Deuteronomy about the Israelite people in general. I need to look back on what the angel of the Lord said to his mother when he was listing the stuff she could and couldn’t do and then, subsequently, what he could and couldn’t do once he was born.
It says in verse 4 that she should not eat anything unclean. Nor should Samson when he is born. So I guess that’s the significance of why that was such a big deal. I’m wondering though if you mean why the HONEY itself is such a big deal??
I guess when I first read it that whole part of the story seemed random or a surreal situation to happen apon… Honey with its sweetness and healing properties to be found in a dead carcass (I thought bees are particular about their homes too) and then for someone to choose to reach into a dead and decaying thing knowing they are set apart and then eats it… seems growse (maybe cause I am female) and surely a morally wrong choice on his side.
Just wondering if there is something deeper or symbolically that I am missing in this moment that I could learn for my own life. Was it a moment of pride or weakness or plain stupidity that made him think it was okay?
And u r right Becky… But God still gave him favour and worked with and through him inspite of, and it again that part makes me thankful for his mercy and patience with us each and every moment.
Exactly what I needed to read today!
We are all part of THE body….all people, all churches, all ministries. We have differences, but that is because God has gifted specific missions to each. We all need to support each other & be in unity even when there is diversity. If our common goal is the message of Jesus, what does it matter our differences??
Perfectly said, Laura! Thank you!
Very well said Laura. It’s mind boggling sometimes to see the lack of acceptance and tolerance for all kinds of diversity.
I can imagine the struggle of samson’s first wife, to betray her people or stray her husband. She chose her husband and this led her to be given her his companion at the feast. Women those days were treated so poorly alas property and her father gave her to another man. In the end she was killed by her own people. In the end the sin of people leads to destruction.
I love the metaphor that God uses here. The body of Christ. The body of the church. As women so many of us struggle with our bodies. This speaks to me today. May He bless all who read His word.
This passage speaks to me too! It was encouraging to read that, although God uses and speaks to us in various ways, we all have the SAME Holy Spirit in us.